Job description
We are Reckitt
Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.The team
In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.
The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to join our team as an R&D PDM Assistant with a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in an analytical testing laboratory or a manufacturing facility. This individual will be integral in the start-up and technology transfer for our R&D laboratory, supporting the launch of a new GMP manufacturing production site for Over-the-Counter (OTC) products and Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS), based in Wilson, North Carolina.
Your responsibilities
The R&D PDM Assistant is responsible for:
- Supporting technology transfer of processes and equipment to the Wilson site from other Reckitt sites.
- Supporting trials for novel technologies involved in the OTC and VMS manufacturing processes.
- Supporting analytical method transfer activities, including protocol execution and laboratory notebook second scientist review (SSR), for raw material, intermediate and finished product test methods
- Assist in method validation and USP verification studies in accordance with ICH and USP guidelines
- Conduct USP compendial testing (e.g., assay, dissolution, content uniformity, identification, etc.)
- Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records in compliance with GMP and GLP standards
- Prepare and review technical documentation including equipment qualification protocols and reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs) etc.
- Support installation, qualification and maintenance activities of analytical laboratory equipment and utilities
- Support lab start-up activities, including establishment of foundational SOP’s, equipment/personnel flow assessments and Lab 5S
- Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards when conducting all laboratory activities
The experience we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry)
- 1-2 years of related analytical experience in a regulated or technical industry (e.g. pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, healthcare)
- Must be familiar with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Possess knowledge of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards and their application in laboratory settings
- Experience with analytical method transfer and validation is strongly preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strongly Preferred:
- Experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry instruments and analytical testing techniques (e.g. ICP/MS, HPLC, UPLC, GC)
- Experience with raw material testing (e.g. NIR, FTIR, Karl Fischer, general wet chemistry testing)
- Experience with LIMS, Empower CDS
- Knowledge of Lab 5S principles
The skills for success
- Great communication skills with confidence to interact with multifunctional groups.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and can quickly learn and adapt to keep up with the fast pace of the role.
- Contributes to a culture of safety and quality by consistently following procedures, identifying risks, and promoting best practices.
- Can be counted on to consistently deliver performance targets.
- An engaged and high performing individual.
- Healthy, working relationship between team members and cross-functional partner.